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February 3, 2012
Spring Cake Decorating Class May 19thLast month, we offered our first cake decorating class and the response was overwhelming. Not only did the class fill, but we had a waiting list of those who hoped to get in. It was instructed by Patricia Moroz of Starlight Custom Cakes whose talent is amazing and her class did not disappoint. We [...]
January 22, 2012
3 Dogs Cafe Pastry and Cooking ClassesHave you always wanted to learn to cover a cake in fondant or make beautiful sugar cookies? 3 Dogs Cafe, located just five minutes from the Hartstone Inn in Rockport, Maine can show you how. Owner and Pastry Chef Steve Watts makes delicious sweets and amazing cakes that are for sale in his bakery. You [...]
December 10, 2011
Beer Tasting and Brewery Tour at Shag Rock Brewing CompanyEvent date/time: Saturday, January 14th, 1-3 pm Are you a beer enthusiast? Join us at Shag Rock Brewing Company in Rockland for a brewery tour and a presentation of the beer brewing process. Your host for this adventure is Richard Ruggiero, a veteran brewing expert and Brew Master at Shag Rock Brewing Company. There will [...] Specialty Cake Decorating Class at the Hartstone InnSaturday, January 21st, 1-3 pm Join local cake decorator Patricia Moroz, of Starlight Custom Cakes, in the Hartstone Inn kitchen. Patricia’s edible creations are awe-inspiring with edible flowers that look so realistic, you’ll look twice before devouring. During this two-hour (plus) cooking class you will decorate your own 6-inch specialty cake. Patricia will teach you [...]
March 13, 2011
Three Additional Cooking Classes Added to This Seasons ScheduleDue to an overwhelming response to our cooking classes this year, we have added three more to this seasons schedule! Travel to Tuscany Saturday, May 21, 2011 If you can’t join Chef Michael in Italy for one of his Culinary Adventures, then come to Camden and experience some of his favorite Tuscan dishes. We’ll begin [...]
February 2, 2011
Asian FlavorsHave you ever craved Asian food and had no where nearby you could rely on? After taking Chef Michael Salmon’s class Asian Flavors on March 26 or 27 at the Hartstone Inn not only will you be able to spoil yourself anytime you want to, but you can impress your friends with a themed dinner [...]
December 23, 2010
Gourmet Specialties on a BudgetGoing out to eat can sometimes take as much, if not more, effort than sitting down for a home-cooked meal. Hiring a babysitter, getting a reservation, deciding what to wear, making the reservation, and then mentally ticking off all those dollar signs (bottle of wine, check, appetizer, check, salad, check, main course, check, dessert, check, [...]
December 10, 2010
Holiday Chocolate MakingThis weekend we welcome back Kate Shaffer of Black Dinah Chocolatiers to teach guests how to make gorgeous artisanal chocolates for everyone on their lists. Kate will guide participants through tempering chocolate, flavoring and mixing ganache, dipping truffles, and a few fun decorating techniques. We have a feeling this is going to be a very [...]
November 30, 2010
Holiday Chocolate Making ClassJoin Kate Shaffer of Black Dinah Chocolatiers for a Holiday Chocolate Making Class at the Inn December 11th or 12th. Learn how to make gorgeous chocolates for everyone on your holiday gift giving list Participants will get hands on instruction in the basic skills necessary for artisanal chocolate making. Kate will guide participants through tempering chocolate, flavoring [...]
September 29, 2010
Traditional Home ArticleWe are happy to be featured in the current (October 2010) issue of Traditional Home magazine which is on newsstands now. The article, written by Stephen Exel, a food editor and writer for the magazine, and photographed by photographer John Bessler, features our cooking school at the Inn. Included are some great photographs, a nice [...] |



